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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,159.58, 44,376.03 and 18,015

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,159.58, 44,376.03 and 18,015 is: 24,858.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,159.58 : 44,376.03 = 18,015 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,159.58/44,376.03 = 18,015/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,159.58x = 44,376.03 × 18,015
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,159.58x = 799,434,180.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,434,180.45/32,159.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,858.35

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